Ingredients
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For the Pesto Sauce:
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- ¼ cup pine nuts (or walnuts)
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for dairy-free)
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Zucchini Pasta & Langostino:
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized (or 8 oz zucchini noodles)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb (450g) cooked langostino tails, thawed if frozen
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
For Garnish:
- Extra Parmesan cheese (or dairy-free alternative)
- Toasted pine nuts
- Fresh basil leaves
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
1. Make the Pesto Sauce:
- In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Pulse a few times, then slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending until smooth.
- Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning to taste. Set aside.
2. Prepare the Langostino & Zucchini Noodles:
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in langostino tails, salt, and black pepper, and cook for 1–2 minutes until heated through. Be careful not to overcook. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the zucchini noodles and sauté for 1–2 minutes until just tender (do not overcook to prevent sogginess).
3. Assemble the Dish:
- Remove skillet from heat and toss the zucchini noodles with pesto sauce until evenly coated.
- Gently mix in langostino and cherry tomatoes.
- Garnish with extra Parmesan, toasted pine nuts, and fresh basil.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges for an extra citrusy kick.
Notes
- Make ahead: Store pesto sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for later use.
- Spice it up: Add extra red pepper flakes or a drizzle of chili oil for a kick.
- Pasta alternative: If you prefer traditional pasta, use gluten-free spaghetti or linguine instead of zucchini noodles.
- Dairy-free version: Use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan in the pesto.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 8
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg